Stumpy's 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

About the Event

The Stumpy 5k is back! Start your 4th of July off with Stumpy's 5k. This 5K out and back takes you through scenic downtown Shirland, IL, through the rolling hills of the countryside to say a quick hello to Stumpy, then back. Join us and make your own 4th of July tradition!

The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at the school and takes you through scenic downtown Shirland, IL and back.

The race begins and ends at Shirland Grade School located at 8020 North St. Shirland, IL 61079

All proceeds of this event will be donated to Shirland Grade School!! If you would prefer to not run/walk and would like to make a donation, please click the donate button and your donation will be graciously accepted.

Registration Includes:

Limited edition Stumpy T-shirt
Finisher Medal
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online

Start time: 7:30AM 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

There will be a water station at the Stumpy turn around for 5K participants

Packet pick-up will be held in front of Shirland Grade School (8020 North St. Shirland, IL) on Friday, July 3rd, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 PM . Same day packet pickup available starting at 6:30AM in front of the school.

There will be no same day registration this year. Registration closes on July 4 at 12:00 AM

Where should you park?
Please park before the starting line along Shirland Rd or Boswell Rd(indicated in red below). Its only a short walk from the start and will help reduce traffic on race route before and after the race. Thanks!

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

5K Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Shirland.

thermostat Temperature

17.9° / 28.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.3° / 28.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:34

nightlight Sunset

20:29

About Shirland

Learn more about the host city, Shirland.

Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.